November 9th, 2023

The Flight Plan is one of 2 primary sources for information. It will arrive in your inbox every Thursday at 5pm. Classroom newsletters will be sent every other Friday starting September 1st. There might be emails here and there in addition but we hope to keep our communications concise and consistent. Thank you!

If you have Anser related submissions for the Flight Plan, please email them to Amanda Neill at aneill@ansercharterschool.org.

Important Upcoming Dates -

Every Wednesday is a late start at Anser 9:30am! This does not impact bus schedules and your kids are welcome to join us on the playground starting at 8am. Playground supervision is on deck and breakfast will be served until 9:15am.
Tuesdays during the months of November & December Family Council Walks Meet up at the Boys & Girls Club on 42nd 2:00pm
November 10th Whole School Community with Marissa's Crew 8:45am
November 14-17th 1st AMS Art Exhibition
November 14th 1st AMS Art Exhibition Opening Night 5-6:30pm
November 14th Briana & Kate's Crew Boise Art Museum Fieldwork
November 14th Anser Board Meeting 6pm
November 17th Whole School Community with Sarah B's Crew & Amanda Neill 8:45am
November 17th Nicole, Heather & Megan's Crew Boise Art Museum Fieldwork
November 20th - 24th SCHOOL CLOSED Thanksgiving Break
November 27th 1st Grade Crew visit City Hall

ACHD Feedback Requested The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is considering constructing an enhanced crossing at Chinden Boulevard and 43rd Street. This proposed crossing would be one aspect of a broader suite of projects intended to improve safety for people walking and biking in the area. To gain a better understanding of community needs and interest, ACHD is conducting a survey of the potential users of this crossing and is especially interested in potential use by people affiliated with the Anser Charter School. Thank you for taking the time to help us plan for safer walking and biking in Garden City! We ask that you complete the survey by the end of next week (November 17^th).

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P3C7J6C

Cold Weather and Drop off Reminders It's definitely feeling like Winter in Boise! If the Boise School District calls a snow day, Anser will also be closed.

If you would like to walk your child to the playground you must park in the parking lot and walk your child in. Please DO NOT park in the drop off lane and walk your children inside. This applies to the 42nd and 43rd drop off line. Please help us keep the flow of traffic moving.

Anser Annual Drive Update!

Total Raised- $14,000, almost 10% of our goal to raise $150,000.

The Anser Annual Drive is the most important fundrasier of the year. Please join us if you have not already! Our goal is 100% participation from our community.

Giving at ANY level counts!

Thank you to the following supporters for their contributions.

Jo Burgoon & Evan Lynam, Elizabeth & Stuart Rosenberger, Jessica & Erik Moncada, Lindsay & Dave Biedel, Kristin & Josh Booton, Hollis Welsh & Nick Garcia, Jennifer & Logan Lecompte, Kelly & Garrett Bauman, Diane Scott, Amy & Jay Holmes, Jazmyn & Cameron Davis, Sarah & Ryan Butler, Nova & Joey Burns!

Why I Give - For the next few weeks we have invited families, alumni and staff to share their reasons for giving. Thank you for your continued support. What is your why?

Hannah & Shane Newbill have a 4th grader, Henrietta and a 2nd grader, Gestalt. Hannah serves on the Anser Board working on the resource development commitee, she has been a classroom coordinator and is a consistent volunteer! Shane is probably most famous around Anser for his cotton candy making skills at GooseFest last year, he was a cotton candy making machine and it was such a fun addition to the festivities! We are grateful for their continued support and for choosing Anser!

"We give to Anser because we believe in the power of uplifting the whole community. When we support one another, we create a stronger, more vibrant, and more connected community. We love this investment in our shared future and ensuring that every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive. We give to Anser because of the spirit of Crew."

Thank you Shane & Hannah!

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Spotlight on EL Education! EL Education has an emphasis on three dimensions of student achievment. Our Art Exhibitions are a wonderful way to highlight crews high quality work in the art labs! https://eleducation.org/who-we-are/three-dimensions-of-student-achievement/

We are thrilled to announce our first Art Exhibition! The first trimester AMS students are excited to present their creations. Big shout out to our Visual Arts team, Anne More and Jenna Allen!

First trimester AMS crew member's Expedition in Art is called "Stories in the Making." Please save the date and join us at this first Art Exhibition. Families will have the opportunity to learn more about the expedition as well as purchase artwork as a part of our fundraising for the schools art and adventure programs. Ceramic sculpture pieces will be for sale for a suggested donation of $25.

Stories in the Making ART Exhibition: Tuesday, Nov 14th, 5:00-6:30pm. Open house style, come when you can between these times with your child and let them take you on a tour of their work and the work of their peers. We are so excited to share our hard work with you.

We are crew! 2nd grade crews, in conjunction with their Curiosity Lab have partnered with Open Arms Dance Project and their Upstanders Dance Program. "Upstanders with Open Arms is a program that promotes disability awareness, education, and acceptance of all human differences."

We are so grateful to Megan and Jess for coordinating this project. Anser is looking forward to the final performance. Get ready for more posts and shout outs surrounding this project. It's a joy to watch and be a part of. This program is made possible by Open Arms Dance Project, Anser Charter School and funded, in-part, by the Idaho Commission on the Arts.

Crew & Lab Leader Requests! Check it out, we will update this document as Crew and Lab Leaders have community requests! This week we have a new request for items for the Stumpery on the K-5 playground and a continued request for materials for Curiosity Labs Tiny Toy Workshop! Thank you all for your continued support.

A Note from Siler and Julia, Anser's School Social Worker and K-5 Counselor We have partnered with St. Vincent de Paul to help out some of our families with Thanksgiving Food Baskets this year. If you would like to contribute by donating food, donating money, or donating your time, please take look at this flyer Thank you!

After School Options have been so well recieved and fun for all involved! Check out this group of SoleKids running club! They completed their end-of-season 5K run on Saturday. Congrats to all our runners, you all did great!

Thank you to Jess, Chelsie, Wes of SoleKids and all the parent volunteers and community partners that make these activities possible!

Anser Middle School Ski & Snowboard Team - Registration is now open for 6th-8th graders to join Anser Middle School's Ski & Snowboard Team! This is an experience rooted in fun and adventure. There are six weekly races on Saturdays in January and February, optional family practice nights on Thursdays, a special Friday afternoon race, bbqs, helmet decorating contests, and more. Please look here for all the information and reach out to Paul Johnson, the coordinator if you have any questions. Think snow!

We are thrilled to announce the opportunity to get skis and snowboards waxed and ready ahead of the season here on Anser's campus. December 4th from 4-5:30pm! $10 and all proceeds benefit the Anser ski team. Thanks all! Excited for the season.

Family Council Community Volunteers Rake Up Boise- Anser has a team for Rake Up Boise again this year, "Leaf It To Anser". We will be raking on 11/11 at 1pm, location will be determined upon how many families sign up. Thank you to Amanda Stewart for coordinating this volunteer opportunity!

Here is the link to sign up, if you plan on bringing your family please include all their names in the first name section so we can track numbers, thank you!

Family Council Restaurant Fundraising Opportunity In QUESO you are wondering, November’s restaurant fundraiser is Saturday the 18th at Chipotle on State St. They are donating a whopping 33% in sales to Anser Public Charter School!! Use code JF7TJE3

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Communications - Missing communications from Anser or have recently accepted a spot? We post all communications on our website. If you are not receiving information from us or need Infinite Campus assistance please reach out to the front office 208.426.9840, sjepson@ansercharterschool.org or cangeletti@ansercharterschool.org .

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Lunch & Breakfast - Questions regarding the lunch program can be directed to Danielle at daniellekieffer@ansercharterschool.org. Please note, the cost of an extra slices of pizza has gone up from $1.75 to $2.60. Thank you!

November Lunch

November Breakfast

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Have Questions or need assistance?

Health Screener- Sara Jepson healthscreener@ansercharterschool.org

Homeless Student Liaison- Julia Wood jwood@ansercharterschool.org

Foster Student Liaison- Siler McCraw- smccraw@ansercharterschool.org

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202 E. 42nd St.

Garden City, ID 83714